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Posted: 9/2/2023 12:38:13 AM EDT
| Not much info. on the 8 position gas plug anywhere on the net. The owners manual does't show it or explain the settings. Any info would be great. |
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Originally Posted By sp123: Not much info. on the 8 position gas plug anywhere on the net. The owners manual does't show it or explain the settings. Any info would be great. I am working on getting a new manual/video made for the 8 position. If looking downrange at your target from the shooters perspective, turning the knob counterclockwise will reduce gas, and clockwise will increase gas. Thank you, Josiah |
Palmetto State Armory
3760 Fernandina Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Web Sales: 1-803-724-6950
3760 Fernandina Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Web Sales: 1-803-724-6950
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Is there a way to get one of these new 8 position ones? I recently bought a used 556 jakl locally and it has the original 4 position one with the cutout or slot for adjustment. I plan on shooting it suppressed and would like more adjustability. It also didn't come with anything else-no manual. Any word on that updated manual explaining how to install and adjust it. Would like to get that as well. Thanks |
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Originally Posted By Mav3rick: Is there a way to get one of these new 8 position ones? I recently bought a used 556 jakl locally and it has the original 4 position one with the cutout or slot for adjustment. I plan on shooting it suppressed and would like more adjustability. It also didn't come with anything else-no manual. Any word on that updated manual explaining how to install and adjust it. Would like to get that as well. Thanks @PalmettoStateArmory |
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Originally Posted By butthead22: The new 8 position gas plug will not fit the older 4 position gas block on the 556. It is a larger diameter. Purchased one thinking it would be nice to have the adjustability, but it doesn't fit. Yep, I found out the hard way also...as there's no mention of it on the product page on the website. The 8-position plug has a thicker flange than the 4-pos. plug.  |
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Originally Posted By kwb377: Yep, I found out the hard way also...as there's no mention of it on the product page on the website. The 8-position plug has a thicker flange than the 4-pos. plug. https://pbase.com/kwb377/image/175338297.jpg Well that sucks for those of us who own older versions. I too would like the additional adjustability. |
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Do all new-production 5.56 uppers now use the 8-position gas block? If so, why do most of the website's product descriptions still refer to the "toolless 4-position gas block" and the inclusion of both "Standard and "S" marked gas knob[s]"? ETA: This regards mainly the 10.5" uppers. |
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Originally Posted By LeeTN: Do all new-production 5.56 uppers now use the 8-position gas block? If so, why do most of the website's product descriptions still refer to the "toolless 4-position gas block" and the inclusion of both "Standard and "S" marked gas knob[s]"? ETA: This regards mainly the 10.5" uppers. All of the 5.56, whether pistol or rifle use the 8-position. I will have them look over the website and change any that are inaccurate. Please PM me a link to any that you see. Thank you, Josiah |
Palmetto State Armory
3760 Fernandina Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Web Sales: 1-803-724-6950
3760 Fernandina Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Web Sales: 1-803-724-6950
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